Recent content by Bljones2005

Thats nice! I actually wanted to use thin insulation and put my metal back against the horizontal 2x4s and leave the posts exposed in the building. Temp is not a big deal for me so I dont need crazy insulation. Thats why I wanted to avoid framing a wall for the joists to set on. I've read having...

How do you attach the ledger between the posts?

That looks nice! Great job.

Thanks for the input. Spanning 16' with 12' center on joists I would feel better with more then not enough. It will be for storage only. I will be building shelving under it so that may help even more up to the floor joists. I was planning on finishing the walls later but I was going to put in...

I see what you did there. I was wanting to use joist hangers on the ledger because i only have 12' ceilings. So I guess I should frame the wall and attach the ledger to vertical studs as well as the 6x6s

Hello! I'm looking to build a 12x16 loft in the back corner of my pole barn. I was going to use a 2 ply 2x10 beam for the joists and run them back to the ledger. My question howwhat is the best way to attach the ledger. My posts are 6x6 8' on center. I know thats not much to hold a ledger. The...